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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, computer software and applications students earned 1,076 degrees and certificates from a Massachusetts school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer software master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Massachusetts.

Our analysis found Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Massachusetts. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

About 47% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 53% are male.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northeastern University is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

About 37% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 63% are male.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Northeastern University Report

#3

Boston University

Boston, MA

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Boston University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Massachusetts. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

About 22% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 78% are male.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Boston University Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Berklee College of Music is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their master’s degree. Berklee College of Music is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

Of the 33 students majoring in computer software at Berklee College of Music, 61% are male and 39% are female.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Berklee College of Music

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Massachusetts. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 25% of the computer software majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

#6

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Waltham.

Of the 12 students majoring in computer software at Brandeis, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Brandeis University

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 39
Vermont 52
New Hampshire 361
Rhode Island 117
Maine 4

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Computer Software Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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